NHTSA Recall 20V700000
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2020-11-12. An estimated 49 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
Risk
The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
What the manufacturer will do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Manufacturer campaign number: Toyota: 20TB16
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.